The Gospel’s reminder to be humble and curious
A Reflection for Friday of the Fourth Week of Lent, by Jackson Goodman
The U.S. government is at war with the Catholic Church
On issue after issue, the U.S. government has contradicted recent Catholic teaching—and not subtly, but by flaunting its acts of opposition.
What the Middle East needs: Not more bombs, but ‘hard, focused diplomacy’
Lebanon stands to become the hardest-hit collateral casualty of the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran. After years of economic turmoil, ineffectual governance, refugee crises and a devastating port explosion, this latest conflict between Israel and Hezbollah fighters pushes Lebanon closer to collapse or, worse, a return to civil war.
Exploring the Catholic mystical tradition with James Finley
This week on a special episode of “Jesuitical,” Ashley, Zac and Jesuitical producer Sebastian have a conversation with Dr. James Finley about first-half-of-life mysticism. Jim is a clinical psychologist and faculty member at the Center for Action and Contemplation where he teaches and writes on the Christian mystical tradition. He’s also the host of the podcast, ‘Turning to the Mystics.’
Pope Leo XIV points to St. Joseph as an example of the importance of ‘being present’
In a speech March 12, one week before the Church celebrates the feast of St. Joseph, Pope Leo reflected on Jesus’ foster father’s exemplary role as a responsible guardian for the Holy Family.
How the cover-up of Cesar Chavez’s abuse mirrored the clergy sex abuse crisis
Institutions must tend to both formal and informal rules that incentivize accountability and transparency, including for beloved leaders.
Pope Leo XIV calls bishops to Rome to discuss marriage and family in October
The pope said that he was convening the meeting “in light of the changes that continue to impact families.”
Meeting the moment with my kids
A Reflection for the Solemnity of St. Joseph, Spouse of the Blessed Virgin Mary, by J.D. Long García
March Madness: Your definitive guide to the 2026 Catholic teams
America’s eminent sports editors bring you the definitive Catholic preview for 2026’s Big Dance.
Cardinal Pizzaballa: Using God’s name to justify war is ‘the gravest sin’
Speaking via video link from Jerusalem at a March 15 webinar organized by the International Oasis Foundation, Cardinal Pizzaballa, the Latin patriarch of Jerusalem, warned against what he described as “pseudo-religious language.”
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